plead
UK/pli:d/US
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Definitions
v.
To appeal or beg earnestly; to present arguments in a legal case; to offer as an excuse
恳求；为…辩护；以…为借口
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpleadother
=plead
Common Collocations
- 1.plead guilty认罪
- 2.plead innocent声称无辜
- 3.plead for mercy求饶
- 4.plead not guilty作无罪答辩
Example Sentences
- 1.
She pleaded with her parents to let her study abroad for a semester.
- 2.
The accused chose to plead not guilty despite the evidence against him.
- 3.
He pleaded ignorance when asked why he missed the deadline.